"Russian Authorities Detain L.A. Woman for Treason Charges"

A Los Angeles woman, Ksenia Khavana, was arrested in Russia on suspicion of high treason after allegedly donating $51.80 to a Ukrainian charity in the United States. She was initially detained for 'petty hooliganism' before being charged with treason, which can carry a life sentence in Russia. Khavana's employer, Ciel Spa CEO Isabella Koretz, revealed that Khavana had gone to Russia to visit family and had worked at the spa for 8 years. The U.S. State Department has a "Do Not Travel" advisory for Americans heading to Russia, citing wrongful detention as a risk.